The Yellow Suitcase

• Kirkus Reviews, The Yellow Suitcase. January 2019.

Thank You, Crow

• Kirkus Reviews, Thank You, Crow. August 2018.

H is for Haiku

2018 CYBILS AWARD FINALIST, POETRY

SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OFFICIAL READING LIST — 2018

NCTE’S 2019 NOTABLE POETRY BOOKS

• This Picture Book Life, A List of Picture Books that Capture Small, Still Moments, Nov. 28, 2018.

• Edible Queens, H is for Haiku: A Treasury of Haiku from A to Z, November 5, 2018.

• Only Picture Books, Picture Book Lists: 9 Terrific Poetry Picture Books, October 29, 2018.

• NY Parenting, Micro-poems for Short People: Discover a New Children’s Book Featuring Haiku, October 2018.

• The Jewish Chronicle (London), Children's Books Review, August 22, 2018.

• Picture Books Help Kids Soar, When a Dream Becomes a Reality. August 21, 2018.

• Matthew C. Winner's Indie Crushes, August 16, 2018

• School Library Journal, H is for Haiku. July 2018.

• Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews, Review of H is for Haiku. June 2018.

• JenaBenton.com, Simply 7 Interviews with Amy Losak & Sawsan Chalabi. June 13, 2018.

• Kidlit 411, Author Spotlight: Amy Losak. May 11, 2018.

• Writers' Rumpus, H is for Haiku, by Sydell Rosenberg, Plus Giveaway. April 17, 2018.

• Tweetspeak, H is for Haiku: An Invitation to Small Joys. April 17, 2018.

• Celebrate Picture Books, National Haiku Poetry Day & Interview with Amy Losak. April 17, 2018.

• Kveller, A New Kids’ Book by a Jewish Mom Shows How Everyday Moments Are Special. April 12, 2018.

• Peggy O'Mara: Family, Health, Justice, Poetry Kids Will Love. April 5, 2018.

• Robyn Hood Black's Life on the Deckle Edge, Poetry Friday: H is for Haiku Visit with Amy Losak. April 5, 2018.

• Imagination Soup, 9 New in Poetry Books. April 2018.

• Unpacking the POWER of Picture BooksI, Posthumous Poetry: H is for Haiku. April 1, 2018.

• Poetry for Children, H is for Haiku. March 30, 2018.

• QNS, Daughter Will Honor Her Late Briarwood Mother By Publishing Her Book of Children's Poetry. March 27, 2018.

The Day We Lost Pet

• Elizabeth Bird/School Library Journal, “Oddest Books of 2018.” December 16, 2018.

• Telegram & Gazette, Clintonian's Book Helps Children Deal with Loss, February 11, 2018.

• Worcester Magazine, The Day We Lost Pet: A Child's Understanding of Life and Death. December 14, 2017.

• Kirkus Reviews, starred review, The Day We Lost Pet. October 30, 2017. Excerpt: "This supremely tender book is one that readers will return to again and again, if they can bear it, finding new meaning with each reading and in each new stage of life. Breathtakingly original."

The Blue Pool of Questions

• World Literature Today’s 75 Notable Translations of 2017. December 12, 2017.

• Kirkus Reviews, The Blue Pool of Questions. August 7, 2017. Excerpt: "Deliciously confounding and deeply moving, this book is a work of art in pictures and words for adults and children alike."

• Publishers Weekly, The Blue Pool of Questions. July 2017. Excerpt: "Manasrah’s richly multilayered illustrations mesh gracefully with Abu-Alhayyat's abstract writing in a haunting meditation on one man’s search for belonging and meaning."

The Not In Here Story

• Much Ado About Adoption, Book Review: The Not In Here Story. February 2018.

• Reader's Digest online, 10 Children's Books that Can Get You Through Life's Toughest Moments. December 2016.

• Red Dirt Report, Seek and Find. November 2016

• Raising Mom, Review: The Not In Here Story. November 14, 2016.

• Territory OKC, The Not In Here Story. November 2016.

• CBS4 Denver, Author Inspires You to Think about Adoption. October 2016.

NUVEAU: The Future of Patterns

• Territory OKC, Color Outside the Lines. December 2016.

Hedy & Her Amazing Invention

• Washington Post, Four New Books to Inspire Young Readers. March 7, 2019

• The Hollywood Reporter, Two New Children’s Books Celebrate Hollywood Actress and Inventor Hedy Lamarr. February 6, 2019.

• Canadian Review of Materials, Hedy & Her Amazing Invention. January 25, 2019.

• Booklist, starred review, Hedy & Her Amazing Invention. January 1, 2019.

• Foreword Reviews, starred review, Hedy & Her Amazing Invention. January/February 2019.

• Kirkus, Hedy & Her Amazing Invention. December 1, 2018.

A Card for My Father

• Raise Them Righteous, Samantha Thornhill’s A Card for My Father. February 4, 2019.

• Kirkus Reviews, A Card for My Father. May 8, 2018.

• Make it Plain with Mark Thompson (podcast), Interview with Samantha Thornhill. June 8, 2018.

Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy

2019 LEE BENNETT HOPKINS POETRY AWARD HONOR BOOK

IN THE MARGINS, 2019 RECOMMENDED LIST

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, BEST OF 2018, POETRY

KIRKUS REVIEWS, BEST OF 2018, MIDDLE GRADE POETRY

EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 101 GREAT BOOKS FOR KIDS 2018

DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST POETRY OF 2018

• Mr. Brian’s Picture Book Picks, My Favorite 30 Picture Books of 2018, Nov. 28, 2018.

• International Literacy Association, Literacy Daily, Celebrating Poetry, Nov. 5, 2018.

• School Library Journal, starred review. Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy by Tony Medina. April 23, 2018. Excerpt: "This shining title deserves a spot in all poetry collections."

• Fatherly. Author Tony Medina Finds Words for the Dreams and Anxieties of Black Youth (Interview). Feb. 22, 2018. Excerpt: "It’s a book that celebrates the humanity and power of black children. It’s a beautiful, poignant work."

• Publishers Weekly. Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy. Feb. 5, 2018. Excerpt: "The tone of Medina’s poems, however, largely remains encouraging as he emphasizes the multi- faceted nature of the black youth he honors."

• Kirkus Reviews, starred review. Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy. Feb. 4, 2018. Excerpt: "The fascinating illustrations matched with the dazzling imagery of Medina’s tanka make this a captivating release."

• Booklist, Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy. Feb. 1, 2018. Excerpt: "The very different artistic renderings, which range from solid to psychedelic, all catch the eye. Though short (only 31 syllables over 5 lines), the poems pack a punch and are a great introduction to reading poetry and the art of writing it. Teachers and other adults will find many ways to use this with children."

• Here Wee Read, The 2018 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books.

Somewhere a bell is ringing

• 2018 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, Honor Book

• Publishers Weekly, Somewhere a Bell is Ringing. October 24, 2017. Excerpt: "The attention to detail in both text and art is evident, and the message of global interconnectedness comes through."

The Hunt

• Frenchculture.org, The Hunt. March 2017.

• Kirkus Reviews, The Hunt. December 26, 2016.

• Chro magazine, Review of French edition, La chasse. November 24, 2014.

A Gift from Greensboro

• The Pirate Tree: Social Justice & Children's Literature, Remembering the Struggles of the Elders. January 2, 2018.

• Parade, Celebrate Poem In Your Pocket Day with These 10 Poetic Reads. March 27, 2017.

• Chicago Tribune, 'A Gift from Greensboro' Leads Our Children's Book Roundup. March 7, 2017.

• The Brown Bookshelf, A Gift from Greensboro. January 30, 2017

• Bustle, 20 Children's Books from Around the World to Read for Multicultural Children's Book Day. January 27, 2016.

• Kirkus Reviews, A Gift from Greensboro. November 27, 2016.

• Booklist Online, Booklist Review: A Gift from Greensboro. October 15, 2016.

• Chicago Parent, The Poetry Foundation's Programming Will Surprise & Illuminate. October 10, 2016.

• Greensboro News & Record, Author Reads at Woolworth. October 13, 2016.

• Books Before Bandaids, Review: A Gift from Greensboro. September 22, 2016.

Penny Candy Books, General

• Only Picture Books, Editor Interview. May 23, 2018.

• World Literature Today, Thoughts on Bad News in Children’s Lit and Buzz Lightyear: A Conversation with Chad Reynolds and Hanan Awad. November 8, 2017.

• Oklahoma Gazette, Penny Candy Books publishes books with big ideas for young readers and their parents. July 27, 2017.

• Writer’s Digest, Poetry Publisher Interview. May 2, 2017.

• Publishers Weekly, Penny Candy Books: A Mission Becomes a Moral Directive. December 1, 2016.

• Real Dads Read Book List, A Gift from Greensboro and The Not In Here Story.

• Savannah Morning News, Penny Candy Books Putting New Spin on Children's Books. November 6, 2016

• NEA Today, Diversity in Children's Literature Key to Understanding Today's Civil Rights Issues. October 24, 2016.

• One Mic, One Voice Podcast, Ep. 58: Language Matters. October 30, 2016.

• Whoorl, Penny Candy Books. October 17, 2016.